2003 Heintz Ranch Chardonnay

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Vineyards:	Heintz Ranch
Tons per acre:	2
Average Vine Age: &nbsp	21 years
Harvest Dates:	October 13th, 2003
Barrel Aging:	16 months 100% French oak, 30% new, Cadus, François Frères, Rousseau and Remond cooperages
Bottled:	February 2005
Alcohol:	14.1%
Production:	100 cases

2003 is the first Chardonnay vintage for Freeman Vineyard & Winery. The Chardonnay grapes were grown by the renowned Heintz Ranch which has been in Heintz family for over 100 years. Their meticulous farming, combined with Clone 4 grapes, the perfect location and the age of the vines, produces some of the country's most highly-rated Chardonnay. The wine exhibits deep aromas of tropical fruits like papaya and pineapple, a fairly substantial mouth feel with a lush, soft texture but kept firm by crisp acidity, and an elegant finish with hints of toasty oak and more of the tropical fruits.